The Danube metropolis is known and loved all over the world for its many Christmas markets. But the city also has a lot to offer beyond the Christmas tree on Rathausplatz and Christmas shopping in front of Schönbrunn Palace. We reveal where else the Christmas spirit will characterize Advent 2025 in Vienna.
Wienterzauber: The other Christmas market
When: November 22, 2025 to January 5, 2026
Where: Marx-Halle
Taking place for the first time in 2025, the event aims to be a carefully curated offering of food and drink, crafts and design. A total of 40 exhibitors are expected, all of whom had to pass strict selection criteria. Admission is free and the event starts at 4 pm on weekdays and 2 pm at weekends. Closing time is at 9 pm. | wienterzauber.com
Perrier-Jouët Winter Terrace
When: November 7, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Where: Atmosphere Rooftop Bar at The Ritz-Carlton
They have already become a beloved tradition: The gondolas and the urban après-ski feeling that takes over the roof of The Ritz-Carlton in the run-up to Christmas. The ambience is elegant, of course, and culinary winter staples such as mulled wine, hot chocolate, hearty goulash soup and fresh Buchteln are served in the open air. And of course there are breathtaking views. But the five original ski gondolas from Salzburg are particularly cool. They serve as a cozy retreat for up to 6 people and are rented out exclusively. Inside, you can enjoy champagne and cheese raclette, among other things. | Reservation
Baking cookies with grandma
When: December 6 to 21, 2025
Where: Full-board Backademie, Mariahilfer Straße 101
Christmas time is cookie time. That’s it. But what if you’d like to get started yourself, but still need a tip or two? Or simply want to get started in (good!) company? Then the baking courses with the grandmas from Vollpension, one of the cutesiest café concepts ever, are just the thing. The experienced instructors give their best tips and help you to create outstanding cookie classics. | backademie.com
Feuerdorf: Indoor barbecue area on the Danube Canal
When: Winter season from October 20, 2025
Where: Danube Canal, Salztorbrücke ramp
The 15 chalets of the Feuerdorf on the Danube Canal are also fixed starters in Advent 2025 in Vienna. The chalets, each offering space for up to 12 people, are welcoming their guests for the tenth time during the winter season. In them, people gather around the grill, on which a wide variety of ingredients sizzle away. If you want to add some variety to the indoor barbecue area, you can also go curling here. | feuerdorf.at
Afternoon tea at the Anantara
When: from November 30, 2025
Where: THEO’s Lounge & Bar, Anantara Palais Hansen
Theo’s Lounge & Bar has a special treat in store this Advent: from November 30, 2025, it will be serving the city’s first afternoon tea curated by a Michelin-starred chef: Paul Gamauf. He is the Head Chef of EDVARD (1 star) and reinterprets the classic tea tradition together with the hotel’s Executive Chef, Dieter Stamminger. Hearty dishes such as langos with pumpkin goulash and roast veal with dumplings, as well as sweets such as blinis with blueberry caviar or gateau au chocolat are served on the unusual étagère. Optionally with champagne or sparkling tea, from € 55,- | anantara.com
Noble fabric Christmas edition
When: December 6 and 7, 2025
Where: Marx-Halle
The Edelstoff markets are fixed dates for anyone interested in young design. No wonder, as they offer the opportunity to come into direct contact with small manufacturers and producers. You can buy unique items, discover new products and spend an enjoyable afternoon. The Christmas edition is in no way inferior. Anyone looking for special Christmas gifts will definitely find what they are looking for. | edelstoff.or.at
Get that hygge feeling at home
When: since November 7, 2025
Where: Søstrene Grene, Mariahlifer Straße
The Søstrene Grene brand now has 100 stores, two of which are also in the Austrian capital. The one that opened in Mariahilfer Straße at the beginning of November is the first in the city, the second can be found in the Donauzentrum. On 416 square meters, shoppers can buy great home accessories, decorative items, small furniture, stationery and craft supplies in beautiful surroundings. | sostrenegrene.com
Light spectacle Ice-Greissler
When: November 21, 2025 to January 11, 2026
Where: Eis-Greissler Welt, Lower Austria
Of course, there are also exciting excursion destinations around Vienna that provide atmospheric Advent moments. One example is the Eis-Greissler Lichterglanz spectacle in the Bucklige Welt. Over a distance of 1.5 kilometers, visitors experience 300 light installations up to eight meters high, fascinating rides, a 5D winter film and an ice skating rink measuring over 700 square meters. There are also punch stands, Christmas market cuisine and specials such as winter ice cream creations (vanilla crescents!). | ice-greissler.at
Elegant New Year’s Eve at the Knappenhof
When: December 31, 2025
Where: Boutique Hotel Der Knappenhof, Reichenau/Rax
The trend towards a stylish and sustainable New Year’s Eve away from rockets and firecrackers is constantly on the rise. More and more people want to toast the New Year in a beautiful setting, eat and drink well and treat themselves to something special. In Reichenau an der Rax, just an hour’s drive from Vienna, they know how to start the New Year in style. The multi-course dinner can be booked as a package with 2, 3 or 4 nights. | knappenhof.at
